Is there any performance difference at all between the new Xbox 360 and the original Xbox 360? No game performance differences. It plays the same games and acts the same way as any Xbox 360.

How about backwards compatibility with all my Xbox 360 games and Original Xbox games? No changes at all! All your current Xbox 360 and Orginal Xbox games (on the backwards compatibility list) will still work as they do today. Remember though, you need a hard disk to play Original Xbox games.

Is the fan quiet? Yes, in fact the entire console is whisper quiet.

The photos show fan slots on the right side of the console. Does it vent to the back still, or the side? The side (or top of you have it resting horizontally.)

What ports have changed? Removed: The front Memory Unit slots were removed, but the front 2 USB slots are still there for controllers, USB storage, music game hubs, etc.. (Remember, since the 2010 Spring dashboard update, you can use any USB port on the console with a USB thumb drive as an Xbox 360 storage device)

Removed: The small cutout that the external wireless adapters connect to on the back of the console. Since the console now has internal wireless N connectivity, you may not want to use the external wireless adapter. If you find that the external adapter works best for you, that device has feet that swing out to allow it to sit on top of the console.

Added: An optical audio out (a.k.a. TOSlink, S/PDIF). It’s on the back of the 360 S now instead of on the AV cables.

Added: A port for the Kinect sensor that is a hybrid data and power port. Kinect works with all Xbox 360 consoles, but on the new Xbox 360, you don’t need a separate power adapter for the Kinect sensor because this port will provide the power.

Added: 2 more USB ports on the back, bringing the total to three on the rear of the console in addition to the 2 on the front of the new Xbox360.

Does the new Xbox 360 use removable faceplates? The new Xbox 360 does not have removable faceplates.

Where is the wireless controller bind button, I don’t see it in any of the pictures? It’s in the front. It was combined with the IR receiver on the front, so that’s why you don’t notice it!

Does it stand vertically and horizontal and do I need an adapter or a stand? The Xbox 360 console is designed to stand vertically or horizontally. Unlike other consoles, it does not require a stand to sit upright and with the new sleek design it looks and fits great in your living room entertainment center. However, no matter how you position the console, you should not move the console during game or media play, or at any other time when the disc is spinning.

What band does the internal wireless N use? It’s 2.4GHz.

Do the external wireless adapters work with new Xbox 360 ? Yes. And if you connect one to the new Xbox 360 will sense this and disable the internal wireless.

Is the power supply the same? No. It’s a bit smaller and it’s now 135 watt. The connecter type is different too because it’s not meant for use in original Xbox 360 consoles.

Is the hard drive removable? Yes, just like on the original 360 console, the hard drive is removable.

How can I move data from my current Xbox 360 to the new Xbox 360? Its super easy—check out Xbox.com/transfer for more details. One important note is that your current Xbox 360 hard drive will not attach to the new Xbox 360. You will need to use either a transfer cable or USB memory to transfer your content.

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The outer shell looks ugly. I'm sorry, but i was expecting more from Microsoft. I know the look doesn't matter in some respects since games are important.

Hopefully it's smaller. It looks about the same. The part is Microsoft's engineers put vents on the sides. Which is good since it will hopefully vent heat better. I guess on monday it we will find out.

Hopefully it's smaller. It looks about the same. The part is Microsoft's engineers put vents on the sides. Which is good since it will hopefully vent heat better. I guess on monday it we will find out.

Well, given how this uses more of a desktop CPU cooler with fan directly above heatsink unlike the current two fans sucking at the rear, having holes above that fan was simply a requirement. It wasn't adding more holes/ventilation for the hell of it, it was born out of necessity since there likely won't be that crazy exhaust system. So don't singing MS praises too fast there!

Nice! I've been holding off upgrading my 20GB HD for this very reason. Will gladly pick this bad boy up. I have no doubt it will have a big HD and WiFi. Time to kill the PS3 for good.

Kill the PS3? i don't think so. its all about the games and not some stupid redesign. the only reason the redesign for the ps3 worked so well because it was followed by a huge price drop. the xbox needs to have a price drop to see any significant sales increase. redesigns doesn't necessarily translate to sales. see the pspgo for that.

while ill buy my multi platform games with only on the xbox because of live, the ps3 has more and better exclusives.

Kill the PS3? i don't think so. its all about the games and not some stupid redesign. the only reason the redesign for the ps3 worked so well because it was followed by a huge price drop. the xbox needs to have a price drop to see any significant sales increase. redesigns doesn't necessarily translate to sales. see the pspgo for that.

while ill buy my multi platform games with only on the xbox because of live, the ps3 has more and better exclusives.

The PSP Go! removed the UMD slot and essentially cut off 80% of PSP Games to be playable. You were forced to pay the same price - if not more - for a digital version. That is the worst comparison I have ever read.

The PSP Go! removed the UMD slot and essentially cut off 80% of PSP Games to be playable. You were forced to pay the same price - if not more - for a digital version. That is the worst comparison I have ever read.

ok then the dsi or the ds xl. the ds didnt see any significant sales increase from those that carried over after the first month. while the ds lite did but that was a smaller size for something you carried around. the xbox doesn't have the luxury.

Hence the term used: Allegedly. There's still no confirmation that this specific pic is real, and it looks like it could be easily photoshopped. The best advice for the OP would be to wait before adding it to the OP, until there is some confirmation.

Geezus. It sounds like everyone who is fickle was waiting for the news coming from Microsoft. It seems like everything they rename something, everyone is ready to pounce on the name of it. Either you will buy it or won't. As far as the design of a Xbox 360 slim, as long as it runs cooler with no RROD's, I don't care. It seems like the size queens came out today. And certainly not after the aesthetically pleasing products either.To each their own, I guess. Gamers are just never a happy bunch. At least the current generation is continuing and they are not shoving another console down your throat. I am happy with the current one and not only that, they are all doing the right thing by expanding on the current systems and appealing to all gamers, not just the ones who are vocal and critical.

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